{{translation|'''Fugaku Uchiha'''|うちはフガク|Uchiha Fugaku}} was a [[jōnin]]-levelshinobi of [[Konohagakure]] and leader of the [[Uchiha clan]] as well as the [[Konoha Military Police Force]].

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{{translation|'''Fugaku Uchiha'''|うちはフガク|Uchiha Fugaku}} was a [[jōnin]] from [[Konohagakure]] and Head of the [[Uchiha clan]], as well as the [[Konoha Military Police Force]].

== Background ==

== Background ==

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[[File:Uchiha's.PNG|thumb|left|Fugaku withhisfamily.]]

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In the anime, when [[Minato Namikaze]] was chosen as the Fourth [[Hokage]], Fugaku wasamongthe shinobi present atop the [[Academy]].<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 349</ref>

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With the [[Nine-Tails' attack on Konoha]], the village accused the Uchiha clan of orchestrating the attack (during the attack, Itachi noted that Fugaku and his wife were noticeably absent before the beast struck — what they were doing is currently unknown). This belief caused a rift between the village and the Uchiha clan. Fugaku, out of spite, conspired a coup d'etat that would allow the Uchiha clan to take control of the village. Eventually, Fugaku placed Itachi as a spy in the [[ANBU]] to pass information back to the clan. However, Itachi secretly betrayed the Uchiha and took the role of a double agent, leaking information right back to the village.

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As [[Itachi]] was the eldestof his sons and hence the successor of the clan, Fugaku focused most of hisattentiononhim,evendefending Itachi when he was suspected of killing [[Shisui Uchiha]]. However, the two had a falling out when Itachi losthopein the clan and Fugaku shifted his attentionto[[Sasuke]],eventeachinghimhowtousethe[[FireRelease:GreatFireballTechnique]],andwasimpressedathowSasukewasabletomaster the techniqueafter just one week. Sasukewasfinallyabletoenjoyhisfather'scompany,butFugakuadvisedhimnot to followinItachi's footsteps. During the [[Uchihaclanmassacre]]when Itachi confrontedhisparents,Fugakuand [[Mikoto]] toldItachithatthey were still proud of him and to promisetotakecareofSasukebeforetheyletItachikillthem.<ref name="chpt590">''Naruto'' chapter590, pages12-13</ref>Fugakuwaslaterfound laying dead on top of his wife'scorpse.

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With the [[Nine-Tails' attack on Konoha]], the villageaccused the Uchiha clan of orchestratingtheattack(duringtheattack, Itachi notedthatFugaku and his wifewerenoticeablyabsentbeforethebeaststruck—whattheyweredoingiscurrentlyunknown).Thisbeliefcausedariftbetweenthevillageand the Uchihaclan. Fugaku,outofspite,conspiredacoupd'etatthatwouldallowtheUchihaclan to takecontrolof the village.Eventually,Fugakuplaced Itachi asaspyinthe [[Anbu]] topassinformationback to theclan.However,ItachisecretlybetrayedtheUchihaandbecameadoubleagent, leakinginformationrightbacktothevillage.

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[[File:Fugaku and mikoto before dying.png|thumb|left|Fugaku and Mikoto's last moment before they are killed by Itachi.]]

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As [[Itachi]] was the eldest of his sons, and hence, the successor of the clan, Fugaku focused most of his attention on him, even defending Itachi when he was suspected of killing [[Shisui Uchiha]]. However, the two had a falling out when Itachi lost hope in the clan, leading Fugaku to shift his attention to [[Sasuke]], even teaching him how to use the [[Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique]], and was impressed at how Sasuke was able to master the technique after just one week. Sasuke was finally able to enjoy his father's company, but Fugaku advised him not to follow in Itachi's footsteps. During the [[Uchiha Clan Downfall]], when Itachi confronted his parents, Fugaku and [[Mikoto]] did not resist and told Itachi that they were still proud of him and to promise to take care of Sasuke before they let Itachi kill them.<ref name="chpt590">Chapter 590, pages 12-13</ref> Fugaku was later found laying dead on top of his wife's corpse.

== Personality ==

== Personality ==

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[[File:Uchiha's.PNG|thumb|right|Fugaku with his family.]]

As leader of the Uchiha, Fugaku was focused on the clan's interest and welfare and had a strong sense of responsibility.<ref name="d2"/> His son, Sasuke, saw him as a stern and uncaring man (though his wife revealed he cared deeply for his youngest child) while he was seen as a father figure to the rest of the clan. As Itachi was his successor as head of the clan, Fugaku spent much of his time focusing on the development of his eldest and little time with his youngest. Sasuke trained constantly in order to get his father's attention and approval. Near the end of his life, Fugaku had switched his attention to Sasuke, having lost hope in the wayward Itachi. He was only impressed by great feats and rarely praised anyone, having high expectations. Fugaku was very serious, hardly smiling most of the time. He also had a short temper, easily getting angry at Itachi for trying to deny an important mission in exchange for attending Sasuke's Academy initiation, and for refusing to attend an important clan meeting.

As leader of the Uchiha, Fugaku was focused on the clan's interest and welfare and had a strong sense of responsibility.<ref name="d2"/> His son, Sasuke, saw him as a stern and uncaring man (though his wife revealed he cared deeply for his youngest child) while he was seen as a father figure to the rest of the clan. As Itachi was his successor as head of the clan, Fugaku spent much of his time focusing on the development of his eldest and little time with his youngest. Sasuke trained constantly in order to get his father's attention and approval. Near the end of his life, Fugaku had switched his attention to Sasuke, having lost hope in the wayward Itachi. He was only impressed by great feats and rarely praised anyone, having high expectations. Fugaku was very serious, hardly smiling most of the time. He also had a short temper, easily getting angry at Itachi for trying to deny an important mission in exchange for attending Sasuke's Academy initiation, and for refusing to attend an important clan meeting.

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Despite his outward attitude of desiring to strengthen the bonds between the Uchiha clan and [[Konohagakure]], Fugaku was in truth resentful of how the village did not trust and shunned the clan mistakely for the [[Nine-Tails' Attack on Konoha]]. His anger for that had taken as far as to plan a coup d'etat, which would lead to a potential [[Fourth Shinobi World War]].

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Despite his outward attitude of desiring to strengthen the bonds between the Uchiha clan and [[Konohagakure]], Fugaku was in truth resentful of how the village did not trust and shunned the clan mistakenly for the [[Nine-Tails' Attack on Konoha]]. [[Curse of Hatred|His anger for]] that had taken as far as to plan a coup d'etat, which would lead to a potential [[Fourth Shinobi World War]].

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While outwardly Fugaku seemed strict and neglectful towards his eldest and youngest sons respectively, coupled with his devotion and focus of his clan's supremacy and welfare leading him to seem hateful and non-negotiable (which led Sasuke to see him as stern and uncaring), he was still a very caring individual to his sons (as his wife correctly stated to Sasuke) as he told Itachi despite the fact he took Konoha's side over the Uchiha's, he was still proud of him and asked Itachi to protect Sasuke before letting Itachi kill him and Mikoto.<ref name="chpt590"/>

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While outwardly Fugaku seemed strict and neglectful towards his eldest and youngest sons respectively, coupled with his devotion and focus of his clan's supremacy and welfare leading him to seem hateful and non-negotiable (which led Sasuke to see him as stern and uncaring), he was still a very caring individual to his sons (as his wife correctly stated to Sasuke) as he told Itachi despite the fact he took Konoha's side over the Uchiha's, he was still proud of him and asked Itachi to protect Sasuke before letting Itachi kill him and Mikoto.<ref name="chpt590"/> According to Mikoto, when she and Fugaku are alone, Fugaku would mostly, if not only, talk about Sasuke. Despite Fugaku's love for his wife and children, he was apparently unable to overcome his clan's [[Curse of Hatred|curse]], which ultimately led to his death.

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Fugaku did seek to motivate Sasuke despite not realising Sasuke wanted him to acknowledge he was his son instead of telling him he'll be a splendid shinobi like his brother, which actually hurt Sasuke rather than making him happy.

== Appearance ==

== Appearance ==

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[[File:Fugaku-KMPFU.png|thumb|left|Fugaku in his uniform.]]

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[[File:Fugaku-KMPFU.png|thumb|left|Fugaku in his jōnin attire.]]

Fugaku had short, black hair that reached to his shoulders and onyx-coloured eyes, with visible creases below them made more pronounced whenever he adopted a stern look (both of which [[Itachi]] inherited from him). He wore a simple kimono with grey pants which had the clan's symbol on the back when not on duty. While on duty, he wore the standard [[flak jacket]], along with a black shirt with the [[Konoha Military Police Force]] symbol on the shoulders, shin-guards and a black, open-front apron with white diamonds on the bottom.

Fugaku had short, black hair that reached to his shoulders and onyx-coloured eyes, with visible creases below them made more pronounced whenever he adopted a stern look (both of which [[Itachi]] inherited from him). He wore a simple kimono with grey pants which had the clan's symbol on the back when not on duty. While on duty, he wore the standard [[flak jacket]], along with a black shirt with the [[Konoha Military Police Force]] symbol on the shoulders, shin-guards and a black, open-front apron with white diamonds on the bottom.

As the leader of the Uchiha clan, it is likely that he was well-versed in all the clan's techniques. HetaughtSasuke the clan'ssignaturetechnique, the[[FireRelease:GreatFireballTechnique]], demonstratinggreatmastery of the technique. He also wielded the [[Sharingan]], similar to most members in his clan. Also, beingtheleaderoftheKonohaMilitaryPoliceForce, it can be said that he was very intelligent and a formidable opponent in battle. He also had some knowledge about the [[Mangekyō Sharingan]], after telling Sasuke that it needs a great sacrifice to awaken.

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As the leader of the Uchiha clan, it is likely that he was well-versed in all the clan's techniques. Furthermore,beingthe leader of the KonohaMilitaryPolice Force, itcanbesaidthathe was very intelligent and a formidable opponent in battle. As noted by [[Danzō Shimura]], Fugaku'sintelligencewas one of the greatest in generations.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 357</ref> He also wielded the [[Sharingan]], similar to most members in his clan, grantinghimamongotherthingsheightenedpowersofperception. He also had some knowledge about the [[Mangekyō Sharingan]], after telling Sasuke that it needs a great sacrifice to awaken.

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He was supposedly very good with [[shuriken]], as Sasuke said that Itachi was very skilled with shuriken, with Sasuke stating that Itachi was best with such tools, even more so than their own father.<ref>Chapter 223, page 17</ref>

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=== Nature Transformation ===

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As a member of the Uchiha clan, Fugaku was an adept user of [[Fire Release]] techniques. Fugaku also taught [[Sasuke]] the clan's signature technique, the [[Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique]], demonstrating great mastery of the technique.

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Hewassupposedly very good with shuriken, as Sasuke said that Itachi was very skilled with shuriken, with Sasuke stating that Itachi was best with such tools, even more so than their own father.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 223, page 17</ref>

Like most members of his clan, Fugaku possessed the [[Sharingan]]. The dōjutsu granted him the ability to see chakra, predict movements, and place victims under genjutsu with a single glance.

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== Trivia ==

== Trivia ==

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* Fugaku is another name for [[Wikipedia:Mount Fuji|Mount Fuji]].

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{{Youthwiki|Fugaku Uchiha}}

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* In the character introduction of Volume 25, he is creditedas"Sasuke'sFather"ratherthan "Fugaku Uchiha".

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* "Fugaku" is anothernamefor[[Wikipedia:MountFuji|MountFuji]].

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* At the end of ''Naruto:Shippūden''episode252inan omake called ''Rock Lee's Silly Chronicles'', Fugakucanbeseen standing next to his wife and Itachi, watching Sasuke andothercharactersplay a game ofbaseball.

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* In the character introduction of [[ItachiandSasuke,Brothers(volume)|volume25]], heiscreditedas"Sasuke'sFather"ratherthan"FugakuUchiha".

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* At the end of ''[[The Angelic Herald of Death|Naruto: Shippūden]]''[[The Angelic Herald of Death| episode 252]] in an [[omake]] called ''Rock Lee's Silly Chronicles'', Fugaku can be seen standing next to his wife and Itachi, watching Sasuke and other characters play a game of baseball.

== Quotes ==

== Quotes ==

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* (To [[Itachi]]) "''That's my boy. You've got this far in just half a year since you've become a chūnin.''"<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 220, page 15</ref>

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* (To [[Itachi]]) "''That's my boy. You've got this far in just half a year since you've become a chūnin.''"<ref>Chapter 220, page 15</ref>

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* (To [[Sasuke]]) "''I will say one thing… From now on walk your own path not in the footsteps of your brother.''"<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 223, pages 15-16</ref>

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* (To [[Sasuke]]) "''I will say one thing… From now on walk your own path not in the footsteps of your brother.''"<ref>Chapter 223, pages 15-16</ref>

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* (To Itachi) "''The way we think is different, but I'm still proud of you… You truly are a gentle child.''"<ref name=chpt590pg13>''Naruto'' chapter 590, page 13</ref>

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* (To Itachi) "''The way we think is different, but I'm still proud of you… You truly are a gentle child.''"<ref name=chpt590pg13>Chapter 590, page 13</ref>

* (To Itachi about Sasuke) "''Itachi, promise me that you will take care of Sasuke.''"<ref name=chpt590pg13/>

* (To Itachi about Sasuke) "''Itachi, promise me that you will take care of Sasuke.''"<ref name=chpt590pg13/>

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With the Nine-Tails' attack on Konoha, the village accused the Uchiha clan of orchestrating the attack (during the attack, Itachi noted that Fugaku and his wife were noticeably absent before the beast struck — what they were doing is currently unknown). This belief caused a rift between the village and the Uchiha clan. Fugaku, out of spite, conspired a coup d'etat that would allow the Uchiha clan to take control of the village. Eventually, Fugaku placed Itachi as a spy in the Anbu to pass information back to the clan. However, Itachi secretly betrayed the Uchiha and became a double agent, leaking information right back to the village.

Fugaku and Mikoto's last moment before they are killed by Itachi.

As Itachi was the eldest of his sons, and hence, the successor of the clan, Fugaku focused most of his attention on him, even defending Itachi when he was suspected of killing Shisui Uchiha. However, the two had a falling out when Itachi lost hope in the clan, leading Fugaku to shift his attention to Sasuke, even teaching him how to use the Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique, and was impressed at how Sasuke was able to master the technique after just one week. Sasuke was finally able to enjoy his father's company, but Fugaku advised him not to follow in Itachi's footsteps. During the Uchiha Clan Downfall, when Itachi confronted his parents, Fugaku and Mikoto did not resist and told Itachi that they were still proud of him and to promise to take care of Sasuke before they let Itachi kill them.[4] Fugaku was later found laying dead on top of his wife's corpse.

As leader of the Uchiha, Fugaku was focused on the clan's interest and welfare and had a strong sense of responsibility.[1] His son, Sasuke, saw him as a stern and uncaring man (though his wife revealed he cared deeply for his youngest child) while he was seen as a father figure to the rest of the clan. As Itachi was his successor as head of the clan, Fugaku spent much of his time focusing on the development of his eldest and little time with his youngest. Sasuke trained constantly in order to get his father's attention and approval. Near the end of his life, Fugaku had switched his attention to Sasuke, having lost hope in the wayward Itachi. He was only impressed by great feats and rarely praised anyone, having high expectations. Fugaku was very serious, hardly smiling most of the time. He also had a short temper, easily getting angry at Itachi for trying to deny an important mission in exchange for attending Sasuke's Academy initiation, and for refusing to attend an important clan meeting.

While outwardly Fugaku seemed strict and neglectful towards his eldest and youngest sons respectively, coupled with his devotion and focus of his clan's supremacy and welfare leading him to seem hateful and non-negotiable (which led Sasuke to see him as stern and uncaring), he was still a very caring individual to his sons (as his wife correctly stated to Sasuke) as he told Itachi despite the fact he took Konoha's side over the Uchiha's, he was still proud of him and asked Itachi to protect Sasuke before letting Itachi kill him and Mikoto.[4] According to Mikoto, when she and Fugaku are alone, Fugaku would mostly, if not only, talk about Sasuke. Despite Fugaku's love for his wife and children, he was apparently unable to overcome his clan's curse, which ultimately led to his death.

Fugaku did seek to motivate Sasuke despite not realising Sasuke wanted him to acknowledge he was his son instead of telling him he'll be a splendid shinobi like his brother, which actually hurt Sasuke rather than making him happy.

Fugaku had short, black hair that reached to his shoulders and onyx-coloured eyes, with visible creases below them made more pronounced whenever he adopted a stern look (both of which Itachi inherited from him). He wore a simple kimono with grey pants which had the clan's symbol on the back when not on duty. While on duty, he wore the standard flak jacket, along with a black shirt with the Konoha Military Police Force symbol on the shoulders, shin-guards and a black, open-front apron with white diamonds on the bottom.

As the leader of the Uchiha clan, it is likely that he was well-versed in all the clan's techniques. Furthermore, being the leader of the Konoha Military Police Force, it can be said that he was very intelligent and a formidable opponent in battle. As noted by Danzō Shimura, Fugaku's intelligence was one of the greatest in generations.[5] He also wielded the Sharingan, similar to most members in his clan, granting him among other things heightened powers of perception. He also had some knowledge about the Mangekyō Sharingan, after telling Sasuke that it needs a great sacrifice to awaken.

He was supposedly very good with shuriken, as Sasuke said that Itachi was very skilled with shuriken, with Sasuke stating that Itachi was best with such tools, even more so than their own father.[6]

In the character introduction of volume 25, he is credited as "Sasuke's Father" rather than "Fugaku Uchiha".

At the end of Naruto: Shippūden episode 252 in an omake called Rock Lee's Silly Chronicles, Fugaku can be seen standing next to his wife and Itachi, watching Sasuke and other characters play a game of baseball.